Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals
North Grafton, MA
At a glance
- Facility type
- University Teaching Hospital
- Practice tier
- Specialty Referral
- Clinic type
- Hospital
- Operating status
- Operational
- Appointment model
- Both
- 24/7 care
- Yes
- Accepting new patients
- Yes
Species treated
Services
AVMA Specialties
Accreditations
Amenities & accessibility
Overview
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is located in Grafton, Massachusetts, and provides specialty care for dogs, cats, and exotic pets. Our wide array of veterinary specialty services are available by appointment only (508-839-5395) after a referral from a veterinarian. Located 45 minutes west of Boston, the Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24-hour care for pets 365 days of the year. With faculty specialists in every field of animal medicine and the region's most powerful diagnostic imaging capabilities, we are able to diagnose and treat even the most difficult and complex conditions. As a teaching hospital, we are on the forefront of cutting-edge medicine, and offer clinical studies to clients who are interested in exploring such options for their pets. Although most of our caseload is dogs and cats—with over 26,000 cases a year—our specialists treat animals as diverse as pet rabbits, parrots, iguanas and fish
Since 1979, we have offered consultation, referral and emergency veterinary services for the care of dogs, cats and exotic pets. Since 1987, we have been evaluated based on AAHA's Standards of Accreditation - an extensive list of more than 900 standards that directly correlate to the care we are providing your pet. Foster Hospital provides emergency care for small animal patients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Care capabilities
- Emergency
- 24/7 emergency
Team at a glance
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Services in detail
Appointments & hours
Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. We are available 24 hours a day for emergencies
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Frequently asked
Is Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals accepting new patients?+
Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is currently accepting new patients.
Does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offer emergency or urgent care?+
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals provides 24/7 emergency care.
Is Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals AAHA-accredited?+
Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals is an AAHA-accredited hospital.
Does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals treat exotic pets?+
Yes — Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offers care for exotic pets in addition to small animals.
What services does Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offer?+
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals offers General Practice, Emergency, Urgent Care, Hospitalization, Imaging, In House Lab, Pharmacy, End Of Life.
When was Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals established?+
Henry and Lois Foster Hospital for Small Animals has served the North Grafton, MA community since 1979.
What reviewers say
This university teaching hospital functions as a 24-hour emergency and specialty medical center, offering advanced surgical, diagnostic, and critical care services for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic technology and staffed by specialized medical teams, including neurology, cardiology, and oncology departments. While emergency wait times can be lengthy and pricing reflects specialized high-level care, the professional staff is widely regarded as compassionate, thorough, and dedicated to delivering life-saving treatments during critical situations.
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Data as of July 2026. VetPulse aggregates public-record and licensing data; it does not represent the practice directly.